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Portugal's forward Andre Silva attends a training session at the team's base camp in Kratovo, on the outskirts of Moscow, on June 11, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / AFP PHOTO / Francisco LEONG

Portuguese striker Andre Silva joined Sevilla on a season-long loan on Saturday after spending just one season at AC Milan where his chances of first-team football appeared limited after the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus.

Sevilla announced the deal on their website, adding that they have an option to make Silva’s move a permanent arrangement.

The 22-year-old Silva moved to Milan last summer from Porto where he had scored 24 goals in 58 games.

Portugal's forward Andre Silva attends a training session at the team's base camp in Kratovo, on the outskirts of Moscow, on June 11, 2018, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / AFP PHOTO / Francisco LEONG

Portugal striker Andre Silva believes the European champions are well equipped to beat Morocco ahead of their upcoming World Cup group stage clash in Moscow.

“I think we are stronger than Morocco if we compare the two teams, but I’m not saying the game will be easy for us,” Silva told reporters at Portugal’s team base on Monday.

“We cannot underestimate them and must have respect for any opponent. Any game at the World Cup is difficult.”

Silva came on as a late substitute in Portugal’s 3-3 draw against Spain in their opening game in Group B, while a late own goal condemned Morocco to a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat by Iran.

“They lost their first game but it happens and now they will focus on winning and will try their best,” the AC Milan forward said.

“They’re used to playing against European teams and will do their all to get this victory.”

He added: “There are no favourites. Morocco have excellent players and the result of their game against Iran could have been different.”